An assessment of possibilities and limitations for an application ofSigill’s climate-certification on the organization “Fjällbete”
Sammanfattning: This thesis is focused on making an assessment of possibilities and limitations regarding an application of Svenskt Sigill’s climate- certification on the organization Fjällbete. Another aim with the thesis was to be able to provide recommendations for future development of climate certifications in order to provide information for decision makers. The production of the organization Fjällbete is mainly focused on lamb, and they are aiming to promote a long-term sustainable agriculture by promoting a regenerative agriculture and holistic management. The climatecertification provided by Svenskt Sigill was developed during a project in corporation with KRAV (the leading eco-label for food in Sweden), initiated in 2007. This certification mostly concern choice of feed, nitrogen fertilizer, animal welfare and energy efficiency. This was partly a case-study of the organization. To identify the opportunities and limitations, the effect of an introduction of Sigills’ climate certification, three criteria were being assessed. These were the impact on greenhouse-gas emissions, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The criteria were further evaluated in a table to assess how compliance with the regulations would affect Fjällbetes’ impact on the three criteria. From the result, it was concluded that an application of Sigills’ climate-certification on the organization Fjällbete would likely effect the organization significantly in the right direction regarding their impact on greenhouse gases deriving from energy consumption. It was also concluded that a compliance with the regulations regarding the slaughter age for animals would potentially effect the organization in the wrong direction regarding its impact on greenhouse gases, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The magnitude of the effect of the consequences regarding a compliance with this regulation cannot be detected from this study. It was interpreted that an application of the certification on the organization would not help them significantly to communicate their differentiation on the market. If more factors regarding regeneration of land, biodiversity and conservation values would be included in the certification, the motivation would potentially be higher. Another conclusion was that for a future development of a climate-certification, it is essential to include a wide spectrum of different types of farmers.
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